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500 Lake Shore Drive

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Lake and Wells

Lake Shore Plaza

The 808 Cleveland

Arrive LEX

The Flamingo Apartments

Asbury Plaza

Elm Street Plaza

Eugenie Terrace on the Park
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Onni Fulton Market

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Westerly

369 Grand by Onni

One Chicago

The Grand Central

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Logan Apartments

Eleven40

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The Cooper

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465 North Park

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727 West Madison
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The Elle Apartments

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The Sinclair

The Hudson

Aurelien

1000 South Clark

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1225 Old Town

73 East Lake

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1133 N. Dearborn

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100 W. Chestnut

Gateway West Loop
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3450 N. Lake Shore Drive

The Montrose

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OneEleven

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Env Chicago

Alta

Scio at the Medical District

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1120 N. LaSalle

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750 N. Rush

The Sally

Arthur on Aberdeen
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Foundry

6 Corners Lofts

1407 on Michigan

Millennium on LaSalle

Landmark West Loop

Linea Apartments

215 West Apartments

Axis Apartments and Lofts

Eight Eleven Uptown

The Sovereign
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chicago?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Studio Apartments | $2,042 | $595 | $4,999 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,465 | $640 | $9,987 |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,055 | $762 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,657 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,728 | $720 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,839 | $2,695 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $16,985 | $7,000 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Chicago Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Chicago with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Chicago is at West Haven Park II - B listed at $660.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Chicago Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Chicago is $2,465.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Chicago Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Chicago is a 1,381 square feet unit starting from $9,987 at The Parker Fulton Market.
What is the average size for Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Chicago is currently 1,016 sq ft.
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